mlbtraderumors.com - 11/19/2008
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More fallout from the Ryan Dempster signing. The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton is reporting the Cubs are once again targeting Mark Teahen to fill their right field vacancy. Dutton says discussions to acquire Teahen "stalled earlier this month, in part, because the Cubs’
wanted to hold onto ...
suntimes.com - 11/18/2008
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suntimes.com —
The Cubs have reached agreement on a multiyear
contract with free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster, and the...
two-time All-Star is expected to sign the deal today, according to multiple sources. It's expected to be a four-year deal worth at least $52 ...
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Ryan Dempster close to re-signing with Cubs
msn.foxsports.com - 11/18/2008
sports.espn.go.com - 11/18/2008
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sports.espn.go.com —
The Cubs are close to signing right-handed pitcher
Ryan Dempster to a four-year contract, and an agreement...
could be announced as early as Tuesday afternoon, according to a baseball source.
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Source: Cubs, Dempster close in on 4-year deal
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Al's Ramblings —
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 (11/18/2008 11:36:00 PM) - Al Cubs are after Teahen ? To be honest, I think I'd rather have Pie for the minimum than Teahen for what he'll get paid. If the Royals could get both Fontenot and Pie, that'd be an outstanding deal for them. UPDATE/BUMP: Dave Dejesus' name is now involved as well, though only in a denial. DD would be a much better fit than Teahen, though I think Pie will outperform him once someone just leaves him alone and plays him every day. ...
Bring DeJesus Home
River Avenue Blues —
... , landing the man who was once traded for Chuck Finley in exchange for ex-Yankees’ prospect Ramon Ramirez. The deal gives the Boys in Royal Blue five players capable of playing the outfield everyday, meaning there’s excess to use as trade fodder. We’ve already heard rumblings about the Cubs being interested in Moneyballer Mark Teahen, although there has been no further movement on that front. ...
Lou Piniella, Cubs Are Already Tired Of Fukudome
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... want Kosuke doing all that judo and drawing anime and fighting Mothra and whatever else it is that’s involved in a “Japanese” training regimen. Or maybe he meant “American League-ized” regimen, as that’s where he’s probably like to see Kosuke playing next year. MLB TRADE RUMORS says the Cubs seem to be giving the Kaz Matsui treatment to Fukudome, and are actively shopping the Japanese star, who actually put up good numbers in the first half of the season before slumping badly late. MLBTR claims the team is trying to acquire ...
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Odd Couples” Edition
Hire Jim Essian —
... We’ve got Jim Hendry talking about wanting to add a good right fielder, yet we hear reports of Jim making a play for Mark Teahen. ...
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Royals' GM mum on Teahen rumors —
Major League Baseball News 11/19/2008
Is Mark Teahen in the Chicago Cubs' sights? The Cubs are turning their attention to a left-handed bat, which could include Teahen or David DeJesus. Both Royals outfielders have reportedly raised the interest of the Cubs previously.
Mark Teahen The Cubs Right Field Fix? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/19/2008
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly shown interest in 27-year old, left-handed, right fielder Mark Teahen of the Kansas City Royals.
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Mark Teahen to the North Side? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/19/2008
The fact is simple and we all know it: The Chicago Cubs need left-handed hitting for next year.
According to the The Kansas City Star , the Cubs are looking at Mark Teahen as a more cost-efficient solution to the left-handed hitting fiasco.
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The Cubs bring back Ryan Dempster —
Bleacher Report - MLB 11/19/2008
The Chicago Cubs signed free agent Ryan Dempster to a four-year deal worth $52 million. The fourth year of the deal is a player option.
Dempster is 31 years old and has battled some injuries in the past. Dempster went 17-6 last season, with an ERA ...
